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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,788.94, 25,923.96 and 10,829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,788.94, 25,923.96 and 10,829.34 is: 14,941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,788.94 : 25,923.96 = 10,829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,788.94/25,923.96 = 10,829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,788.94x = 25,923.96 × 10,829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,788.94x = 280,739,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,739,376.99/18,788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,941.74

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